Top 10 Things to Know Before Shipping Bicycles and E-Bikes by Truck
Luis Lopez breaks down ten things shippers should know before moving bicycles and e-bikes by truck, from density-based LTL pricing and lithium battery hazmat rules to packaging, theft, residential delivery, claims and returns.
Hazmat Placards Explained: Luis Lopez on When a Truck Needs Placards and What They Mean
Luis Lopez explains when a truck needs hazmat placards under 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F, how Table 1 and Table 2 materials differ, what the 1,001-pound rule means, and the checks shippers and brokers should run before every hazmat load.
Bobtailing Explained: Luis Lopez on Running a Tractor Without a Trailer
Luis Lopez explains what bobtailing means, when a tractor runs without a trailer, how it differs from deadhead, and why handling, insurance and planning all change when the trailer is gone.
CDL Endorsements Explained: What H, N, T, X, P and S Mean for Freight
Luis Lopez breaks down the H, N, T, X, P and S CDL endorsements, license restrictions and entry-level training, and what shippers and brokers should verify before hazmat, tanker or doubles freight moves.
Freight Redelivery Explained: Why Second Delivery Attempts Get Billed and How to Avoid Them
Luis Lopez explains why first delivery attempts fail, how carriers bill redelivery as an accessorial, and a practical checklist shippers can use to avoid paying for a second trip.
Top 10 Things to Know Before Shipping Mattresses by Truck
Luis Lopez covers ten things to know before shipping mattresses by truck, from compressed versus flat-packed units and LTL density to keeping them clean and dry, residential delivery and documentation.
Fifth Wheel and Kingpin Explained: Luis Lopez on How a Tractor Couples to a Trailer
Luis Lopez explains how a tractor’s fifth wheel locks around a trailer’s kingpin, what high hook and false coupling are, and why coupling and equipment condition matter to shippers and brokers running drop trailer programs.
Day Cabs vs. Sleeper Cabs Explained: Matching the Tractor to the Freight
Luis Lopez breaks down day cabs vs. sleeper cabs, how each fits local, drayage, regional, and long-haul work, and what hours of service and team driving mean for shippers and brokers booking capacity.
IRP Apportioned Registration Explained: How Interstate Trucks Register by Distance
Luis Lopez explains how IRP apportioned registration works for interstate trucks, from the base jurisdiction and cab card to distance records, audits, trip permits, and how IRP differs from IFTA, UCR, and USDOT/MC.
Top 10 Things to Know Before Shipping Steel Coils by Truck
Luis Lopez covers ten things to know before shipping steel coils by truck, from coil orientation, racks and equipment choice to tarping, edge protection, mill appointments and documenting damage.